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“I DON’T APE ANYONE AND I’M GAME FOR ANY ROLE”
- by Rupali Mehra
Q. To begin from the beginning, could you tell me about your early days?
A. I was born in Wellington, Ooty, and after I finished my education my father, serving in Air Force, sent me to Goldsmiths College, University of London, for a course in direction. I was among the lucky seven to be selected for the course.
Q. Direction? That’s interesting. But you’re actually acting in a film. How come?
A. Director Shrey Shrivastava, known to me earlier, sent me to producer Mohammed Fasih. Obviously, he must have found my face photogenic, and offered me the role of a journalist who, with the help of a police officer (played by Dino Morea) solves the case of Namrata Shirodkar’s rape and subsequent murder in “Insaaf – The Justice”. I liked the role. So, I accepted it. I couldn’t have imagined to get a better role than this.
Q. So how is the lady who is supposed to be behind the camera finding it before the camera?
A. Everone feels that I am very camera-friendly. To tell you honestly, my training in direction is really helping me at this point.
Q. What is this “Insaaf….about”?
A. As the name suggests, it’s a film about justice. I have an excellent role, and That’s why I have accepted it. I think it’s a heroine-oriented role.
Q. Any particular heroine you have been or are impressed?
A. I have been a great fan of Madhubala, but I don’t try to ape her. I am game for all sorts of roles